Queen, PA Area Cold Cases
Name
Constance HinerAge
48Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Agency
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
Name
Lisa RinkerAge
18Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Agency
Fairfax County Police Department
Name
William Brooks SrAge
67Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 27, 1983, william’s body was found by a friend in the living room of a small home behind 8933 wellington rd. In manassas. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Johannes DehartAge
62Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On september 28, 1999, an unidentified body was found in a creek behind 9325 mace st. In manassas. A composite was created, and the victim was identified as a tourist from the netherlands. Johannes entered the country on september 17, 1999 in atlanta. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Cynthia GastelleAge
20Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 3, 1980, cynthia was last seen at her residence in takoma park, md. She was expected to go to two job interviews; however, never returned home. Her skeletal remains were later found on february 11, 1982 near 1100 mountain rd. In haymarket. The cause and manner of death were undetermined.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Jose GuzmanAge
47Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On february 7, 2005, jose’s body was found in a wooded area near 16018 thoroughfare rd. In gainesville. He was last seen at a bar with three suspects in sterling, va. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma. The investigation led to warrants being obtained for three men who reportedly fled the country. Warrants remain active.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Oscar MaradiagaAge
39Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On may 29, 2005, oscar’s body was found in a creek near a homeless camp located in a wooded area along rosemary dr. Near sage st. In manassas. He reportedly had an argument with another individual prior to walking from the camp to the area of the creek. An autopsy revealed he died from drowning and blunt force trauma.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Rosa GarciaAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 25, 2005, rosa, aka nerida, was found hanging inside her residence at 7975 deward ct in manassas. There was a suicide note and the scene appeared as if she took her own life. An autopsy later revealed the death was a homicide.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Johanne DehartAge
62Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On september 28, 1999, an unidentified body was found in a creek behind 9325 mace st. In manassas. A composite was created, and the victim was identified as a tourist from the netherlands. Johannes entered the country on september 17, 1999, in atlanta. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Paul DigonAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 3, 1973, paul was visiting family in hollsopple, pa and left to travel back home to oxon hill, md. He was in the coast guard station in alexandria va. On december 4, 1973, his body was later found in a pond off groveton rd. In manassas near I-66. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound to the head. Paul left pa driving a 1967 chevy ii nova, front fender black. Paul’s vehicle was discovered abandoned on january 14, 1974, behind an apartment building located at 2901 18th st, n.W washington dc.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
William Brooks SrAge
67Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 27, 1983, william’s body was found by a friend in the living room of a small home behind 8933 wellington rd. In manassas. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Judith RueAge
26Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On august 18, 1982, judith was last seen at the prince william hospital’s health office at approximately 11:00 a.M. Her body was found later that day around 3:00 p.M. On a dirt road near 6700 davis ford rd. In manassas. An autopsy revealed she died from strangulation.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Odessa MeisterAge
35Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Odessa meister was last seen alive on 12/20/1952 her body was found on mcnamee’s hill in cumberland, md she died of blunt force traumaAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Jean WelchAge
72Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Jean welch was found deceased in her home on oldtown road in cumberland. Her death was possibly sexually motivated. The case was never closed due to lack of evidence.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Sandra CarreraAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the evening of january 15, 1991, sandra carrera was found dead in her home located in the 2500 block of s. Walter reed drive. A family member made the discovery and immediately summoned police. The last time anyone spoke to sandra was in the early morning hours on the same day she was murdered.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
James ForresterAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 22, 1975, james forrester was found in his apartment bedroom at the 4400 block of 36th st. S. The night before, forrester was seen hanging out with an awol (absent without official leave) u.S. Marine, described as a white male of italian decent that went by the name “steve.”Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Joseph GwiazdowskiAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 17, 1974, joseph gwiadowski had been driving a taxicab for the diamond cab company when he was found shot multiple times in his cab. Investigators believe the suspect might have called for a ride from a telephone booth outside of an establishment called steve’s restaurant.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
John HerseAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 14, 1974, john herse and his wife were walking back to their hotel from the orleans house restaurant in rosslyn when three men approached them from behind and pushed mr. Herse to the ground. When mr. Herse rose from the ground, one of the suspects shot him.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
James Dial JrAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 15, 1971, james “jay” dial was shot while walking along the sidewalk. Injured, he wandered to a neighboring house for help, where he was found on the porch at a residence located at 2110 s. Kenmore street.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Marcia CurrierAge
23Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
23-year-old marcia currier was murdered on january 8, 1970. Ms. Currier was found strangled in her bedroom in the 100 block of n. Columbus street.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Inez ChildressAge
82Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On september 17, 1994, the victim, identified as inez childress, was discovered deceased, lying in her bathtub at her residence located in the 100 block of lowell street. The autopsy results indicated that the victim died as the result of strangulation and drowning.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Paul ZellerAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Paul zeller, a 24-year-old iraq war veteran, was murdered on june 30, 2006, while walking near the pentagon row shopping center. Detectives say mr. Zeller was on his way home from work. He exited the pentagon city metro station shortly before midnight, stopped at a grocery store, and then continued on foot toward his home in the aurora highlands neighborhood. He was walking on a sidewalk in the 1300 block of s. Joyce street when he was shot. The first 911 calls were received at approximately 12:06 a.M. Any new information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could help detectives solve this case and bring the victim’s family some closure.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
David ButlerAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
In the early morning hours of saturday, july 15, 2000, officers responded to the 1800 block of wilson boulevard. In rosslyn for a report of loud voices. When officers arrived, they discovered the body of david l. Butler in the parking lot of a car dealership. He was found just two blocks away from his apartment in the colonial village neighborhood.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Ronald HaynesAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Ronald haynes was just 17 when he was slain on january 14, 1999. That night, haynes and two of his friends got in a physical confrontation with three hispanic males at the glebe market. The two groups ran into each other again later in the evening and without warning, two of the hispanic males opened fire on ronald haynes and his friends. Haynes was shot and later died at george washington university hospital.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Vu HuynhAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Vu huynh was shot to death in the parking lot of hi cue billiards on s. George mason drive on march 23, 1997. The suspect in the shooting is described as an asian male dressed in all black, and he may be a member of the laos bloods (lb) or dragon fly (df) gang. The firearm used in the murder was identified as a smith and wesson model 67, a 38 special double-action revolver.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Sanford SwiftAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On june 11, 1992, sanford swift was stabbed in the back room of the roy rogers restaurant located in the 5200 block of lee highway. The entire restaurant was neat and orderly except for the office, which was where the receipts for the night were counted — the money was missing.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Shannon WeaverAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Shannon weaver was found murdered in her residence in the 1400 block of 28th street s. On november 30, 1990. The medical examiner determined that the cause of her death was asphyxiation.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Hugo LongAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
In the early morning of january 12, 1988, two black males were observed struggling with hugo long when his wife went over and tried to help him. The men then tried to steal her purse and stabbed both long and his wife. Long and his wife retreated into their house and called 911 at 5:55 a.M. Both victims were taken to the hospital, where they were treated for stab wounds. On january 15, 1988, hugo long died from his stab wounds.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Bandar AlfisalAge
Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On november 2, 1986, bandar alfisal was found lying unconscious on his hotel room floor. An autopsy revealed that the cause of death was strangulation. The occupants in the neighboring room heard a struggle at approximately 5 a.M. That morning.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Fetzroy FalconerAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Jose LazaroAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Brenda SwannAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Rene LopezAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Mamadou BahAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Frederick DouglasAge
28Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Pittsburgh Police Department
Name
Virgil BookertAge
50Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Pittsburgh Police Department
Name
Antoin DudleyAge
35Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Pittsburgh Police Department
Name
Curtis EdmondsAge
37Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Pittsburgh Police Department
Name
Calvin DoswellAge
30Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Pittsburgh Police Department
Name
Antwann SmithAge
19Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Pittsburgh Police Department
Name
William ScottAge
24Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Pittsburgh Police Department
Name
Augustus McClainAge
36Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Pittsburgh Police Department
Name
Samantha PoweAge
30Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Pittsburgh Police Department
Name
James FlemingAge
39Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Pittsburgh Police Department